Articles by Inter American Press Association
IAPA welcomes creation of special tribunals to deal with serious crimes against journalists
The IAPA’s incoming president said the decision represents a significant step forward against the impunity surrounding crimes against journalists.
IAPA releases reports on press freedom for each country in the Americas
IAPA members reviewed the press freedom situation country-by-country during the organisation’s annual meeting.
IAPA presents its conclusions on the state of press freedom in the Americas
Violence against journalists, official campaigns, and administrative and judicial harassment, are some of the threats facing freedom of the press in the Americas.
Emilio Estefan joins IAPA in anti-impunity campaign
IAPA is launching the “Lend Your Voice to the Voiceless” song contest, using social networks to raise awareness of crimes against journalists.
IAPA urges IACHR to act on unpunished murder of Mexican newsman
The IAPA re-submitted the case to the IACHR after discovering major irregularities in the legal proceedings while carrying out a new investigation.
IAPA mission validates its concerns about decline in press freedom
IAPA warns the new law is a step backwards for Bolivia because it ignores the Inter American Court of Human Rights’ case law that decriminalizes offenses committed through the press
IAPA posts video on anti-impunity battle in Mexico on Youtube
The first in a series of IAPA videos takes place in Nuevo Laredo, where the “El Mañana” newspaper finds itself caught up in the fight against the illegal drug trade.
IAPA calls on President Morales to reject clauses in new law that violate press freedom
In a letter to the president, IAPA insisted that he eliminate Articles 16 and 23 of the newly-enacted Law against Racism and All Forms of Discrimination.